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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,942, 1,072,412.13 and 182,463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,942, 1,072,412.13 and 182,463.09 is: 273,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,942 : 1,072,412.13 = 182,463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,942/1,072,412.13 = 182,463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,942x = 1,072,412.13 × 182,463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,942x = 195,675,630,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,675,630,993.28/714,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,694.41

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